Digital Project Director

Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. We transform challenges into opportunities and turn complexity into success through partnership. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE collaborate to provide premier programme, project and cost management offerings worldwide. We are committed to delivering better outcomes for clients, helping our people realize their potential, and contributing to a prosperous society. We operate in over 130 countries.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and engaging culture. Clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and quality. This combination enables our people to work on some of the world s most exciting projects.

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Due to growing demand for our consultancy services, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead and oversee our digital projects for a specific client in Europe. The role involves managing end-to-end delivery of complex digital projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a collaborative environment for project teams.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, experience engaging with client stakeholders, and the ability to work independently are essential. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external partners to deliver complex digital projects.

• Define and drive digital project strategy, ensuring alignment with our business goals and clients’ strategic objectives
• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of digital projects, including platform designs and business intelligence development
• Manage cross-functional teams, providing guidance and ensuring effective collaboration among stakeholders
• Act as a client-side advisor and primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, managing expectations and implementing best practices to deliver outcomes
• Develop and oversee project budgets, timelines and resource management
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project delivery success
• Ensure all digital deliverables meet the highest quality standards and are delivered on time
• Evaluate project outcomes and processes, implementing improvements for future initiatives

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience delivering complex digital projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related subjects, e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science
• Experience in the construction industry with understanding of procurement, design, construction, and handover
• Hands-on experience in business intelligence, business analysis, digital strategy and change management
• Proficient in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
• PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certifications
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment

• Microsoft certifications (e.g. Azure Data Engineer Associate, Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer)
• Local security clearances to work with defence organisations (e.g. Garda Vetting in Ireland, Personal Security Clearance in Spain, VS-NfD/VS-Vertraulich/Geheim/Streng Geheim in Germany)

Our colleagues share our vision and mission. We offer a workplace where every person has the opportunity and voice to influence and change. We want our people to succeed both at work and in their private lives. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible work environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend stands for a level playing field.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please find out more about us at Turner & Townsend.

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